Marriage fixer prophet
I thoroughly enjoy this Tedtalk Nairobi by Caroline Mutoko, my take on it is what I hold dear – women of today must play their part to build a future for the coming generations of women. Leaning in, as Ms…. Read More ›
Recent Posts
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The debate over abortion and contraception in Africa
The unwritten rule that we need to agree with fellow Nigerian women or unlook and shake head when the argument do not have head or tail. Well, in the case of safe abortion and the need for more education on… Read More ›
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Ajala of our time
Our new royal father enjoys travelling, I have no problem with that. People who finds joy within and outside of their palace seldom have time to dwell on little things or cause people in their community needless grief. Having said… Read More ›
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Sankofa
At a training session with a fellow Nigerian. The lady was quite passionate about Nigeria, she hopes to return home after her retirement to set up a practice with her son – she would love to give back in her own… Read More ›
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New music, old dance
‘When the music changes, so does the dance’ This is an adage that serves as a reminder of importance of awareness to the changing world. There is a lot of assumptions made on behalf of Nigerians, most of which were… Read More ›
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A house divided
Nigeria is what it is, new day presents itself with a whole new story. Here is a story that affects most today’s Nigerians but we often ignore until it is too late. The Cable did a good job detailing events… Read More ›
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In the west of our dear land
I received a text message a few weeks ago warning people not to use their photo or that of their family members for social medial profile because there are messengers of devil lurking around determined to take children of God… Read More ›
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Rhythm
One way to enhance understanding of Yoruba language is by listening to stories during events, also by paying attention to the usage of words – stories often have sayings/adages that lead listeners to a whole other stories – they work… Read More ›
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All sorts of schemes
Earlier on this year a friend’s mother sent a text to say she’s in town, wanted to meet up and all. She is a very likeable woman with zest for life, conversation with her is always funny and reflective. I… Read More ›
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On the safe side
We are nearly there. We had Brexit. The school mock election provides the girls with a little taste of what real life leadership selection is like. Then we had to deal with The Donald, I remember my 10 year old was… Read More ›
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Cerebral Palsy
The story of Oluwalonimi (Nimmy) is hard to ignore, the first question that popped to my mind after reading the story was, where are the parents of this child? Nimmy is a 4 year old girl with cerebral palsy. Nimmy’s… Read More ›
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Women and hair
With all the sorry stories about Nigeria lately, it is uplifting seeing women taking care of business that is theirs. I am quite pleased to read about the work of African Hair Summit, they are working to promote beauty of… Read More ›
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Education ›
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Marriage fixer prophet
August 9, 2017
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The debate over abortion and contraception in Africa
July 30, 2017
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Ajala of our time
July 28, 2017
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On the safe side
June 8, 2017
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Cerebral Palsy
June 7, 2017
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Humanising history
May 26, 2017
Myths I grow up with ›
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In the west of our dear land
June 22, 2017
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Help for mental health patients
February 27, 2017
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Prisoners of myths
October 7, 2016
